I have had a lot of trouble with my 1983 GS850GL this year.
It would not run WELL - It would not re-start - it would not run at high RPMs
Then the problem would stop - and it would run kinda okay for a few days...
It was so bad I didn't trust it. I was unable to ride it to a GS rally in June (sad for me)
SO - I decided to start over and get it done right.
I have
-- adjusted the valves-
--new air filter
--rebuilt the carbs (even though they seemed remarkable clean inside) with all new o-rings and a strip & dip with an ultrasonic cleaner
--all holes in jets have been cleared manually with a wire of correct size.
--new boots both intake and exhaust with new orings
--installed new plugs (checked the gap 3 times)
Here's the ONLY thing I have found that may have been causing the problem --
The last time (3rd) I removed the plugs and checked the gaps the number 3 spark plug wire came apart in my hand
So I clipped it back ; and reassembled it - nice and tight now .
Carbs go back on this weekend - right now they are fully cleaned and assembled on the bench (I ran outta time last night)
I hope this is the answer...
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